http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/364 William Sessions's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 21 May 2013 10:56:28 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=364&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/364 136 248 Head shot of {$person->name} President Bush and three former presidents, national politicians, as well as civil rights and religious leaders paid tribute to the life and memory of Coretta Scott King at a funeral service held at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia. They talked about her contributions to the civil rights movement, efforts on behalf of minorities, and marriage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mrs. King's daughter Bernice, a minister, gave the eulogy, saying her mother "was not just a national figure, she was a global leader." Poet Maya Angelou and the Kings' three other children also attended the service. Some speeches were later highlighted in news media reports for their political overtones and criticisms of President Bush. The service featured musical performances by Stevie Wonder, Michael Bolton, and Bebe and Cece Winans. The New Birth Total Praise Choir sang some of Mrs. King's favorite gospel songs, including "Amazing Grace." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191101-1 Wed, 08 Feb 2006 01:00:28 GMT Justices spoke to reporters about a report on state judicial selection. Among the topics they addressed were building diversity on the courts, the influence of political parties on the selection process, and preserving judicial independence. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177025-1 Sat, 14 Jun 2003 02:00:44 GMT The topics tonight are the White House fund-raising scandal and the JonBenet Ramsey case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79572-1 Wed, 12 Mar 1997 02:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed the standoff situation in Montana, where a group calling themselves the "Freemen" have refused to surrender to federal authorities who want to question them about possible violations of the law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71054-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71054-1 Sun, 31 Mar 1996 13:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony from former Justice Department officials on their investigations into the Ruby Ridge incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67290-1 Sat, 23 Sep 1995 01:59:00 GMT The joint subcommittees are investigating the failed February 28, 1993 Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau raid on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in which four ATF agents were killed. Also under investigation is the April 19 FBI raid of the compound with tanks and tear gas and the resultant fire in which 80 cult members died, including their leader David Koresh. Former Associate Attorney General and President Clinton friend Hubbell testified that the president never tried to influence the decision to use tear gas to the the Branch Davidian standoff. Mr. Sessions and other current and former FBI officials confirmed this. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66385-1 Wed, 30 Aug 1995 14:01:29 GMT The participants paid tribute to the late Martin Luther King, Jr. His birthday, January 16, is the federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader who was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62664-1 Mon, 16 Jan 1995 23:03:00 GMT Former FBI Director Sessions discussed his termination and the events that brought about that termination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47439-1 Sat, 24 Jul 1993 12:10:00 GMT Former FBI Director Sessions discussed his termination and the reasons for his termination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47437-1 Fri, 23 Jul 1993 14:00:00 GMT Former FBI Director Sessions discussed his termination and the reasons for for that termination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47433-1 Fri, 23 Jul 1993 13:40:00 GMT Former Director Sessions called a news conference to discuss his termination as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The termination came as a result of an investigation that indicated Mr. Sessions used poor judgment during his tenure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/45661-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/45661-1 Tue, 20 Jul 1993 05:07:00 GMT The subcommittee heard from the heads of the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on the recent events near Waco, Texas. In late February 1993, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms assaulted the compound of an armed religious cult near Waco to arrest the cult's leader on federal firearms statute violations. The cult repulsed the raid with gunfire, and lay under siege from government agents for 51 days. On April 19, the cult's compound burned to the ground after the FBI began to pressure cult members to surrender with the use of tear gas. Mr. Sessions, Mr. Higgins and other representatives of the agencies testified on the government's decision making processes that led to the original raid as well as the pressure tactics on the cult's final day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40209-1 Sun, 02 May 1993 17:37:00 GMT The guests testified about the details of the World Trade Center bombing. They focused on ways to minimize this type of terrorism in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40372-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40372-1 Wed, 21 Apr 1993 13:40:00 GMT The opening statement of Director Sessions was released to the press. He outlined numerous issues currently being investigated by the FBI. These issues include the World Trade Center bombing, insurance fraud, and drug trafficking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39519-1 Thu, 25 Mar 1993 13:50:00 GMT The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice held a hearing investigating the bombing of the World Trade Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38623-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38623-1 Wed, 10 Mar 1993 06:26:49 GMT Mr. Gerson and Mr. Sessions spoke at a joint news conference at the FBI building on an arrest made by the Department of Justice earlier in the day of a suspect in the February 26 bombing of the World Trade Center in New York. The two officials declined to give details on the suspect pending his arraignment. The two men also responded to questions on the siege of a compound in Waco, Texas, where a cult leader and his followers have holed up since a gunfight earlier in the week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38384-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38384-1 Thu, 04 Mar 1993 22:33:00 GMT The officials described the FBI effort to combat illegal telemarketing schemes. It is estimated that over 53 million people are solicited each year by companies claiming items they cannot deliver. The FBI will be strengthening the effort to fight this kind of illegal activity. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39003-1 Thu, 04 Mar 1993 14:30:00 GMT Mrs. King spoke to an audience on current civil rights issues in a ceremony commemorating black history month. Following introductions and a brief musical performance by an opera singer, Mrs. King discussed the policies of the FBI during the civil rights movement in the 1960's, the policies of the current FBI, and other advances made by the civil rights movement to fight for equal opportunity for all Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38049-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38049-1 Wed, 17 Feb 1993 01:36:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39844-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39844-1 Mon, 25 Jan 1993 14:10:00 GMT Mr. Sessions discussed charges he had engaged in misconduct while director of the FBI. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39839-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39839-1 Mon, 25 Jan 1993 13:40:00 GMT Judge Sessions discussed proposed legislation that would make car-jacking a federal crime. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41644-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1992 23:10:00 GMT Mr. Sessions spoke about the problems of street crime and how important a strong community is in combating this problem. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30640-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30640-1 Tue, 04 Aug 1992 16:24:00 GMT Participants talked to reporters about an investigation into the illegal diversion of pharmaceuticals from the drug distribution chain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49233-1 Tue, 30 Jun 1992 13:20:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on S.Joint Res. 282, the Assassination Materials Disclosure Act of 1992, legislation to create an independent commission that would speed the release of classified files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Since the release of the Warren Commission report in the 1960's, questions have been raised as to the nature of Kennedy's assassination. The questions culminated in the popular 1991 movie "JFK," which hypothesized a conspiracy between the Central Intelligence Agency, the Mafia, and the Department of Defense to kill the president. Calls have been made to open the CIA's files on the assassination to either end or support conspiracy theories. The Department of Justice earlier in the year opposed the early release of the documents, despite support for their release by the FBI and the CIA. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26036-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26036-1 Sun, 17 May 1992 20:02:00 GMT Attorney General William Barr, accompanied by the director of the FBI and the head of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, read a brief statement and responded to reporters' questions on the outcome of the trial of four white policemen in Los Angeles charged with beating a black suspect during an arrest. Following the not guilty verdict for the officers, roits broke out in Los Angeles resulting in several deaths, injuries, and property damage. Attorney General Barr said the Department of Justice would continue its investigation into the case to determine whether violations of federal civil rights statutes occurred in the specific case and the conduct of the Los Angeles Police Department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25808-1 Fri, 01 May 1992 00:03:00 GMT Participants talked to reporters about a Justice Department investigation into possible civil rights violations by the police officers involved in the Rodney King incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47068-1 Thu, 30 Apr 1992 13:50:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on international economic espionage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/46811-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/46811-1 Wed, 29 Apr 1992 14:40:00 GMT Mr. Sessions defended the increases over the previous year for the fiscal year 1993 Federal Bureau of Investigation's budget. He explained the bureau's efforts to automate their identification system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43857-1 Wed, 18 Mar 1992 17:50:00 GMT Mr. Sessions addressed the increasing alarm over children and guns in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42305-1 Tue, 11 Feb 1992 17:50:00 GMT Participants discussed a major law enforcement action against Washington, DC drug gangs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/44157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/44157-1 Fri, 31 Jan 1992 13:30:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43422-1 Wed, 22 Jan 1992 16:10:00 GMT Mr. Sessions talked to reporters about past and future operations of the FBI. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43354-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43354-1 Tue, 21 Jan 1992 15:30:00 GMT Mr. Barr and Mr. Sessions met with reporters to present the Significant Violent Crime Initiative. They described the initiative, which would reassign approximately 300 counterintelligence agents to violent crime investigations in 39 cities across the country. The transfer of personnel is the result of the breakup of, and the reduced threat of espionage by, the former Soviet Union. Mr. Barr said the agents would assist state and local authorities in eliminating violent street gangs across the nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23706-1 Fri, 10 Jan 1992 00:24:00 GMT Participants held a news conference announcing steps intensifying the federal attack on street gangs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41659-1 Thu, 09 Jan 1992 16:30:00 GMT Judge Sessions spoke on the rise in violent crime in the U.S. He talked about the need for community leadership to combat crime. He also talked about the role the FBI can play in helping local law enforcement officials deal with violent crime. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22083-1 Thu, 17 Oct 1991 00:07:00 GMT The speakers talked about the implementation of the Hate Crimes Statistics Act of 1991. The act attempts to confront crimes induced by bigotry and prejudice. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/28943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/28943-1 Thu, 04 Apr 1991 15:00:00 GMT William Sessions, director of the FBI, spoke to members of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith on anti-Semitic and hate crimes during their annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17266-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17266-1 Mon, 25 Mar 1991 22:56:00 GMT The panelists talked about the current dimensions of the problems being faced by law enforcement in handling crime and violence. The collection and analysis of reported crime and victimization rates was described. The trends in overall crime, criminal profiles, prison capacity, and demography were explained. The panelists discussed how the current data can be used to forecast the need for policies now to control crime in the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16940-1 Tue, 05 Mar 1991 17:05:00 GMT Judge Sessions spoke about the Federal Bureau of Investigation and its functions and priorities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30245-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30245-1 Fri, 08 Feb 1991 14:06:00 GMT Mr. Sessions discussed the FBI's efforts to prevent terrorism and white collar crime. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30094-1 Tue, 05 Feb 1991 16:30:00 GMT Judge Sessions responded to questions concerning the FBI's role in monitoring international terrorism associated with the Persian Gulf War and threats against Iraqis in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29975-1 Fri, 01 Feb 1991 14:18:00 GMT Mr. Sessions discussed the threat of terrorism in the United States because of the Persian Gulf War. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30954-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30954-1 Sun, 27 Jan 1991 15:18:00 GMT Judge Sessions discussed the efforts of law enforcement officials to combat terrorism. He discussed the possibility that the Superbowl could be called off because of bomb threats. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30783-1 Fri, 25 Jan 1991 15:42:00 GMT Mr. Sessions, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, spoke on the possibility of terrorism in America's cities during the Persian Gulf war. He emphasized the continuity and coordination of police and investigative work conducted by local and federal enforcement agents. Mr. Baker listed groups and individuals capable of conducting terrorist activities in the United States on behalf of groups outside our country. He said the FBI has been conducting an extensive program to counter terrorism as well as protecting the civil rights of Arab-Americans. Mr. Duhadway described the process through which the Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting its counter terrorism program. He also expressed confidence in the ability of the law enforcement agency to prevent terrorist activities in the nation's cities with the aid of U.S. city officials and citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15948-1 Fri, 25 Jan 1991 02:14:00 GMT FBI Director Sessions responded to questions on the possibility of terrorist actions in the U.S. or against U.S. interests on the eve of war in the Persian Gulf. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19522-1 Wed, 16 Jan 1991 19:30:00 GMT Mr. Sessions talked about the concern that the outbreak of war in the Middle East would lead to terrorist activity around the war including in the United States. In response to this concern, FBI agents had been interviewing many Arab-Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19288-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19288-1 Mon, 14 Jan 1991 13:42:00 GMT Attorney General Thornburgh and Mr. Sessions spoke at a Justice Department Financial Institute Fraud Enforcement Conference, where they gave their comments on the state of ethics in business and public policy. Mr. Thornburgh, a former prosecutor in western Pennsylvania, served as a two-time governor of Pennsylvania and has established several programs to combat organized crime. He commented on the state of white-collar crime and the need to carry out certain law-enforcement proposals. He mentioned the savings and loan frauds and that the judiciary has prosecuted more than 500 individuals guilty of serious savings and loan fraud cases involving executives or cases where the amount involved is more than $100,000 in losses to the institution. Mr. Sessions explained that the faith of the American people was at stake due to the current illegal financial actions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18320-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18320-1 Tue, 06 Nov 1990 23:06:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11783-1 Fri, 06 Apr 1990 08:10:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10345-1 Wed, 20 Dec 1989 01:03:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9840-1 Wed, 08 Nov 1989 12:07:00 GMT